RDU (Raleigh) to ATL (Atlanta) flights arrive on time 85% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 87%. The average delay is 76 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.RDU → ATL
RDU (Raleigh) to ATL (Atlanta)
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This route is usually on time. About 85% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Delta Air Lines is significantly more reliable on this route at 87% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 70%.
Airline Comparison
Delta Air Lines leads at 87% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 70%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from RDU
80% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. RDU has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~14 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ATL
83% on timeWhen flights into ATL are late, the average delay is 68 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ATL: TSA is ~9 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.